Water Advocate Boot Camp

Summer Fellowship for Water Security & Community Advocates

Our summer boot camp aims to enlighten, engage, and empower the next generation of water champions. We offer promising high school and college students a dynamic introduction to nonprofit work, environmental advocacy, policy formation, public health initiatives, and community enhancement. This program serves as a conduit for igniting passion and fostering a deep commitment to water conservation and sustainability among the next generation of leaders while empowering Fellows to take the skills learned in the bootcamp to solve problems in their own communities.

By the end of this internship, advocates will have gained important skills in project proposal writing, research and analysis, grant writing, event planning, data analysis, sustainability planning, environmental justice, project proposal writing, intersectionality, and reflection. This will prepare them for future endeavors within or outside of WICC. 

Learning Goals: 

  • Understand the mission and operations of WICC.

  • Grasp foundational concepts of advocacy and project development within the context of water security.

  • Explore the connection between water security, land, and built environments through Indigenous perspectives.

  • Develop practical skills in community assessment, engagement, and organizing.

  • Learn strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and collaborative governance in water security projects.

  • Understand the intricacies of event planning and management within community-based projects.

  • Enhance students' grant and narrative writing abilities.

  • Teach methods for project measurement and evaluation.

  • Improve skills in presenting data and information effectively to diverse audiences.

  • Examine the intersections of environmental justice, water economics, gender, and ethical consumption.

  • Understand the importance of sanitation and hygiene in water security.

  • Explore current political landscapes around water policy 

  • Grasp the impact of policy and legislation on water security and advocacy efforts.

  • Learn how to engage with policy-making processes effectively.


Key Features:

  • Dynamic Learning: Introduction to nonprofit work, policy formation, and public health initiatives.

  • Hands-On Experience: Opportunities for project proposal writing, research, grant writing, community organizing, and more.

  • Professional Development: Skills in advocacy campaign planning, data analysis, and sustainability planning.

  • Cultural and Indigenous Perspectives: Explore water security through Indigenous knowledge and practices.

  • Networking: Engage with experts, attend workshops, and connect with like-minded peers.

Program Details:

  • Duration: 10 Weeks (Summer 2024)

  • Commitment: 10 hours per week

  • Format: Flipped classroom, with offline learning/reading/research and interactive and discussion based weekly meetings

  • Projects: Mid-Course Project on community event planning, Final Comprehensive Community Assessment

  • Support: Personalized guidance from WICC professionals, office hours with Nico and Kayla

Who Should Apply:

  • High school and college students are passionate about environmental conservation, public health, and community service.

  • Individuals seeking to develop their skills in advocacy, research, and project management.

How to Apply:

  • Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2024

  • Interviews: First 2 Weeks of May 

  • Boot Camp Starts: Mid-Late May


#cleanWaterForAll

The Water Insecurity Correction Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Upstate New York. We believe access to clean water is a human right, one that people often take for granted. Through advocacy, education, and development, our goal is to ensure every citizen has access to clean water, and raise awareness of issues relating to water insecurity on both a national and global level.